Assistant General Counsel, Litigation

CUSHMAN & WAKEFIELD

Chicago, United States
Base: $195,500.00 - $230,000.00; bonus/equity: not...
Hybrid
U.s. litigation and dispute matters
Manage outside counsel
Pre-litigation matter management
The Assistant General Counsel, Litigation serves as a strategic legal partner and trusted advisor within our corporate legal team, leading the management of litigation and pre-litigation matters across the United States

Job Summary

  • The Assistant General Counsel, Litigation serves as a strategic legal partner and trusted advisor within our corporate legal team, leading the management of litigation and pre-litigation matters across the United States.
  • Key responsibilities include leading and managing a diverse portfolio of U.S. litigation, selecting and directing outside counsel, and driving internal fact-gathering efforts.
  • Cushman & Wakefield provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.

Matching Summary

The Assistant General Counsel, Litigation serves as a strategic legal partner and trusted advisor within our corporate legal team, leading the management of litigation and pre-litigation matters across the United States.

Salary

Base: $195,500.00 - $230,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Health, vision, dental insurance, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • U.S. litigation and dispute matters
  • Manage outside counsel
  • Pre-litigation matter management
  • Internal fact-gathering efforts
  • Matter management and e-billing systems
  • Executive-level litigation reports

Nice-to-have

  • Enterprise mindset and collaboration
  • Solutions-focused legal counsel
  • Cross-functional partnership
  • Resilient and decisive under pressure

Key Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school
  • Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
  • 8+ years of relevant litigation experience
  • Experience in real estate services industry preferred
  • Demonstrated success managing complex litigation

Work Rights

Not specified

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